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Volcan Misti 5825M Arequipa, Peru
Half Day Trek To Volcan Misti
Arequipa Trekking Tours
Half Day Trek To Volcan Misti
Misti Volcano

Half Day Trek To Volcan Misti

By PERU ADVENTURE TOURS
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$211 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

El volcan Misti (5825M) is only 23KM northeast of Arequipa as known as the white city of Peru – Our company provide this alternative trek for adventure people looking for trekking to one base camp on the slopes of an active volcano – Trekking Volcan Misti includes very nice landscaped of upper zone, villages and countryside contrast around Arequipa.
This short trek on the slope of volcan Misti is available every day - The uphill trek is no technical but hard thank to altitude and everything depends of physical condition of each participants to get as high as possible in 2H30M as maximum time. This trek is recommended to do in the afternoon to enjoy the sunset over Arequipa but just during dry season (April to Dec.) but during raining epoch will be better to try in the morning.
Welcome to an active volcano as known as simbol of Arequipa people and try your skill hiking on high altitude.

Activity location

  • Volcan Misti
    • Ruta 682, s/n, lies between the mountain Chachani and the volcano Pichu-Pichu
    • 054, Arequipa, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PERU ADVENTURE TOURS E.I.R.L
    • 509 - Downtown Calle Rivero
    • 04001, Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru

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Half Day Trek To Volcan Misti
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English
Price details
AU$211.49 x 1 AdultAU$211.49

Total
Price is AU$211.49

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedTrekking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick-up and drop-off at meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal trekking gear, backpacks, sunglass, rain gear, sun hat, hotel in Arequipa and others.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedIs recommended to bring 1lt of drinking water and snacks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTrekking boots, is important to wear appropiate boots for hard terrain.

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The only way to get there the trailhead is by private 4x4 vehicle

Activity itinerary

Pichu Pichu (Pass by)
For group service this trip begin at 8AM or 1PM from PERU ADVENTURE TOURS office (Melgar Street at 308 - DownTown) – The tour also can begin from bus stop or airport of Arequipa with additional payment - For PRIVATE SERVICE includes pick-up from hotel or from bus statation or airport of Arequipa but this need to be confirmed at booking time. Firstly we drive for about half hour to get out of the city and then we start to drive on gravel road on the slopes of volcan Misti up to 3400M, the road is accessible only by 4x4 jeep (no taxis or any public bus service) – Finally we arrive to the limit between urban zone and Reserva Nacional de Aguada Blanca y Salinas, where is located this active volcano and recognised as guardian of Arequipeños. The trek begins about 3400M of altitude following a narrow and steep path – The trek goes through lot andean bushes, small canyons and tree forest of Queñuales (Polylepis) to provide shelter for some birds of this region – The uphill trek whenever becomes stronger thanks to low oxygen about 3800M height – Everyone have 4 hours as maximum time to ascend and descend by the same path (2h30m uphill and 1h30m downhill) - El volcan Misti offer beautiful surrounding views of Arequipa from the highest point you can reach in 2h30m, late afternoon is possible to enjoy amazing view of sunset over valley of Arequipa, and great time for picture of Pichu Picchu Mountain - After a relaxing time and have snack we will begin a downhill trekking (1h30m) to find the vehicle and drive back to our office in Arequipa and end of service.
Volcan Misti
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
El Misti volcano (5825M) haves symmetrical cone of considerable scenic beauty, is located in southern Peru near of Arequipa city, the second largest city in the country, lies at the foot of El Misti in a fertile valley located 2400M above sea level. El Misti is a Quechua name, means the gentleman. El Misti volcano stands at 5825M and lies between Mountain Chachani (6075M) and the Pichu Pichu Peak (5669M), these impressive mountains, located northeast of Arequipa, are visible almost year-round, but especially during winter (April-December). This volcano offer great opportunity for trekkers and climbers lovers..

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESVolcan Misti
    • Ruta 682, s/n, lies between the mountain Chachani and the volcano Pichu-Pichu
    • 054, Arequipa, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPERU ADVENTURE TOURS E.I.R.L
    • 509 - Downtown Calle Rivero
    • 04001, Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru

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